The Knoxville airport is McGhee Tyson (not an international airport) . Other reasonable options are flying into the Nashville (Tennessee) International Airport or the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, Georgia, and driving to Knoxville (about 3 hours from Nashville and 3.5 from Atlanta).
Ground Transportation
Although there was no shuttle service to any of the downtown hotels or to the Knoxville Convention Center, taxis and limousine service were available from the airport.
Taxis and Rental Cars
Taxis and major automobile rental agencies are located in the airport&s baggage claim area (go to www.tys.org/ and click on "Car Rental").
Limousine Service
The Knoxville Trolley Service provided free transportation to and from the downtown hotels, restaurants, and the Knoxville Convention Center.
Public buses also run in the downtown and surrounding areas. For more information, see Knoxville Area Transit.